Since our founding more than 20 years ago, Vermilion has been guided by our core values of Excellence, Trust, Respect and Responsibility. We believe that producing energy for the many people and businesses that rely upon it to meet their daily needs and sustain their quality of life is both a great privilege and a great responsibility.

Vermilion has achieved a consistent record of market out-performance over our more than 20-year history. Our self-funded, growth-and-income model seeks to create value for our shareholders while minimizing risk. Since introducing our dividend in 2003, we have increased it four times and we have never reduced it.

Vermilion’s operations are focused in three core areas, North America, Europe and Australia. Our global exposure provides us with stronger and more stable pricing, project investment diversification and a greater selection of business development opportunities

There is value beyond ourselves in the communities where we operate. We care enough to look for it. As a responsible energy producer, we are committed to giving back to the communities where our people live and work.

At Vermilion, our people deliver excellence daily, around the world. Supported by a strong leadership team, our staff drive a high performing, engaged, collaborative and community-minded culture that is the single most important factor in our success. We have a clear and proven vision for long-term growth. Be a part of it.

Since our founding more than 20 years ago, Vermilion has been guided by our core values of Excellence, Trust, Respect and Responsibility. We believe that producing energy for the many people and businesses that rely upon it to meet their daily needs and sustain their quality of life is both a great privilege and a great responsibility.

Vermilion has achieved a consistent record of market out-performance over our more than 20-year history. Our self-funded, growth-and-income model seeks to create value for our shareholders while minimizing risk. Since introducing our dividend in 2003, we have increased it four times and we have never reduced it.

Vermilion’s operations are focused in three core areas, North America, Europe and Australia. Our global exposure provides us with stronger and more stable pricing, project investment diversification and a greater selection of business development opportunities

There is value beyond ourselves in the communities where we operate. We care enough to look for it. As a responsible energy producer, we are committed to giving back to the communities where our people live and work.

At Vermilion, our people deliver excellence daily, around the world. Supported by a strong leadership team, our staff drive a high performing, engaged, collaborative and community-minded culture that is the single most important factor in our success. We have a clear and proven vision for long-term growth. Be a part of it.

Vermilion Energy Inc. Reports Voting Results of Election of Directors

May 2, 2013

CALGARY, May 2, 2013 /CNW/ - Vermilion Energy Inc. (the "Company")
(TSX:VET) (NYSE:VET) is pleased to report that at its annual and
special meeting of shareholders held on May 1, 2013 each of the eight
nominees proposed as directors and listed in its proxy statement and
information circular dated April 2, 2013, were elected as directors of
the Company.

The detailed results of the vote by ballot are as follows:

Nominee

Votes for

Votes Withheld

Number

Percent (%)

Number

Percent (%)

Larry J. Macdonald

65,567,614

99.34

434,886

0.66

W. Kenneth Davidson

65,568,136

99.34

434,364

0.66

Lorenzo Donadeo

65,953,597

99.93

48,903

0.07

Claudio A. Ghersinich

63,834,859

96.72

2,167,641

3.28

Joseph F. Killi

65,554,050

99.32

448,450

0.68

Loren M. Leiker

65,935,910

99.90

66,590

0.10

William F. Madison

65,935,916

99.90

66,584

0.10

Dr. Timothy R. Marchant

65,565,057

99.34

437,443

0.66

Vermilion is an oil-leveraged producer that adheres to a value creation
strategy through the execution of full cycle exploration and production
programs focused on the acquisition, exploration, development and
optimization of producing properties in Western Canada, the broader
European region and Australia. Vermilion's business model targets
annual growth of approximately 5% together with providing reliable and
growing dividends. Vermilion is targeting annual growth in production
primarily through the exploitation of conventional resource plays in
Western Canada, including Cardium light oil and liquids rich natural
gas, the exploration and development of high impact natural gas
opportunities in the Netherlands and through drilling and workover
programs in France and Australia. Vermilion also holds an 18.5% working
interest in the Corrib gas field in Ireland. In addition, Vermilion
currently pays a monthly dividend of Canadian $0.20 per share, which
provides a current yield of approximately 5%. Management and directors
of Vermilion hold approximately 8% of the outstanding shares and are
dedicated to consistently delivering superior rewards for all its
stakeholders. Vermilion has an 18 year history of consistent strong
returns and market outperformance. Vermilion trades on the Toronto
Stock Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol VET.